Experienced DUI Lawyer in Orlando, FL
Reliable Criminal Defense Representation in Orange County
If you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI)
of alcohol or drugs in Florida, you may be facing a misdemeanor or felony
charge, depending on the circumstances.
If your DUI resulted in only property damage, such as in the case of another vehicle, you will probably be facing a misdemeanor charge.
If your DUI violation resulted in serious bodily injury to another, you may be facing a felony charge. If another died as a result of your drunk driving, you face a DUI manslaughter charge.
The penalties you face for a first DUI conviction include:
- Fines of up to $500
- Community service work of up to 50 hours
- Probation for up to one year
- Loss of your driver’s license for up to 180 days
- 12 hours of DUI school
Jail time is another risk: up to 6 months for a first time DUI and up to 9 months if you were driving with a minor in your vehicle. Subsequent convictions will result in even harsher penalties. DUI cases can be complicated, involving legal and scientific sobriety tests, all of which need to be investigated and addressed by an attorney who is familiar with handling all of these factors. Mazin Law is here to help.
Have questions? Get the answers you need during a complimentary consultation by calling (407) 477-6744.
DUI Programs Licensed in Florida
DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) school is often ordered by the court for people convicted of DUI. In some cases, DUI school can prevent points being added to a driver's license and reduce penalties. It may be necessary to attend a DUI school for at least 12 hours, depending on the charges.
26 licensed programs in Florida are overseen by the Bureau of Driver Education and DUI Programs. Several private and professional non-profit organizations offer DUI programs to satisfy judicial and driver licensing requirements by providing education, psychosocial evaluations, and treatment referrals to DUI offenders.
Education services include two types:
- First-time offenders are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of classroom instruction with different interactive educational techniques.
- A minimum of 21 hours is required for Level II for multiple offenders, which focuses on the problems of the repeat offender and treatment readiness for the majority of students.
Facing charges? Speak with an Orlando DUI defense attorney without delay.
At Mazin Law, you will find an Orlando DUI lawyer who is accomplished at dealing with DUI cases. Attorney Lyle Mazin and his legal staff will take the time to carefully investigate your case, gathering evidence, and finding the proper legal strategies to take on your behalf.
As a former assistant public defender, he has extensive experience in criminal law, in effective negotiation techniques, and in vigorously defending clients in thousands of cases. This kind of experience speaks volumes for the quality of legal service you will find at his firm. If you are facing any type of DUI charge, find out what your legal options are and what his firm can do to help you achieve the optimum case results you desire.
Contact the Orlando DUI attorney at the firm for capable legal counsel.
